Discover the history of Florence through the Renaissance, the Medici family, historic churches, palaces, famous landmarks, art, architecture, and the people who shaped one of Italy’s most influential cities.
Discover the Misericordia di Firenze, one of Florence’s oldest charitable institutions. Explore its origins, historic work with the sick, distinctive traditions and continuing role in the city. […]
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Discover Santa Maria Nuova in Florence, founded by Folco Portinari in 1288. Explore its links with Dante’s Beatrice, medieval healthcare, Renaissance art and more than seven centuries of medical history. […]
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Antonio Meucci was born in Florence and became one of the most intriguing pioneers in the history of the telephone. Discover his Florentine beginnings, experiments with voice transmission, life in America and the long-running controversy surrounding Alexander Graham Bell. […]
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Amerigo Vespucci was born in Florence and became one of the most famous names of the Age of Exploration. Discover his Florentine origins, his Atlantic voyages and the remarkable story of how America came to bear his name. […]
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Galileo Galilei transformed our understanding of the universe and maintained close ties with Florence and the Medici court. Discover his scientific career, his relationship with the ruling dynasty and the Florentine places that preserve his legacy. […]
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Anna Maria Luisa de’ Medici was the last representative of the Medici dynasty. Through the famous Family Pact, she ensured that the family’s extraordinary collections remained in Tuscany, helping preserve the artistic heritage visitors experience in Florence today. […]
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